Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Super PAC spending in state races down, but not out

There isn’t a ton of outside spending so far in state legislative general elections, but both new and old players are still trying to peddle influence

News & Politics

Politics

NY state attorney general sues TikTok

The lawsuit accuses TikTok’s parent company of misleading the public about the app’s harmful effects on youth mental health.

News & Politics

Politics

NY elected officials attend Oct. 7 memorial

The event marked one year since the conflict in Israel and Gaza began, and it concluded a day of protests and sorrow in New York.

News & Politics

Politics

On anniversary of Oct. 7, Hochul criticizes anti-Israel student protests

The governor said the slogan “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” was a call for Jewish genocide that could violate state human rights law.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Kathy Hochul shows Eric Adams how to ‘get stuff done’

The governor reportedly leaned on the mayor, with several members of his inner circle under investigation, to clean house, prompting even more resignations from his administration.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The political chess match in NYC

With the mayor in check, lots of rooks and bishops are plotting their next move. Will anyone put the incumbent in checkmate?

2024 New York congressional battleground

Politics

Tom Suozzi looks to lift down-ballot Democrats

The Long Island representative is heavily favored to win reelection, so he’s spending much of his time working to boost state legislative candidates.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Politics

Will embracing Trump help or hurt Long Island Republicans in November?

Reps. Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota are hitching their wagons to the former president – and Democrats couldn’t be happier.

Personality

Politics

5 things to know about DOI Commish Jocelyn Strauber

She was appointed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and she quickly became a formidable watchdog.

Adams probes

Opinion

Opinion: It’s long been slippery at the top in NYC government

Former Mayors Jimmy Walker and William O’Dwyer resigned under a cloud of scandal after being accused of corruption. Will Eric Adams suffer the same fate?

News & Politics

Politics

Apparent Cuomo poll tests the water for mayoral, gubernatorial runs

Speculation about former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political future has ramped up significantly since Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment.

News & Politics

Politics

Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs arrested for disorderly conduct

After being released from custody, Gibbs apologized for interfering in an NYPD traffic stop.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Making homeownership affordable again through zoning

We need a zoning incentive that specifically encourages the development of affordable co-ops and condominiums, not just rental stock.

Adams probes

Politics

Direction of Rikers receivership could soon change if Eric Adams is out and Jumaane Williams takes over

Should the mayor no longer be in office before Nov. 12, the public advocate would be in charge and answering a judge’s order to outline what a receiver’s role will look like.